Ashoka & Administration
Realm 18: The Pillar, The Edict, and The Dhamma
THE IMPERIAL APPARATUS
MICRO-REALM 01
Accession
- Viceroy of Ujjain.
- Fratricidal struggle.
- Throne secured.
- Bindusara's successor.
MICRO-REALM 02
The Kalinga War
- 261 BCE.
- Massive bloodshed.
- Daya river.
- Turning point.
MICRO-REALM 03
Buddhist Shift
- Upagupta's influence.
- Bherighosha to Dhammaghosha.
- Pilgrimages (Dhammayatras).
- Third Council.
MICRO-REALM 04
Dhamma Code
- Moral principles.
- Tolerance & non-violence.
- Paternal kingship.
- Dhamma Mahamatras.
MICRO-REALM 05
The Edicts
- Rock and Pillar.
- Brahmi & Kharoshthi.
- Public communication.
- Greek & Aramaic.
MICRO-REALM 06
Central Admin
- Tirthas (High officials).
- Mantriparishad (Council).
- Highly centralized.
- Adhyakshas (Superintendents).
MICRO-REALM 07
Provincial Govt
- Five major provinces.
- Royal princes (Kumaras).
- Taxila, Ujjain, Suvarnagiri.
- Tosali & Pataliputra.
MICRO-REALM 08
Municipalities
- Megasthenes' account.
- Six boards (5 members).
- Vital statistics.
- Trade & taxation.
MICRO-REALM 09
Espionage
- Gudhapurushas (Spies).
- Sanstha (Stationary).
- Sanchara (Wandering).
- Internal security.
MICRO-REALM 10
Public Welfare
- Shady trees planted.
- Wells & resthouses.
- Medical treatment.
- Human & animal care.